The legend posted a nostalgic post on Instagram earlier this week reminiscing the earlier years in his acting career.

He revealed a very surprising titbit, apparently, back in the day Johnson was in Tim Burtons mind to play Willy Wonka himself!

In Burtons 2005 adaptation of the story, Wonka is played by Johnny Depp so the director obviously ended up going in a VERY different direction!

His caption reads Some cool history back in the early 2000s, iconic director, Tim Burton had considered me to play Willy Wonka in his remake, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

I remember thinking HOLY SHIT, IM IN The fact that Tim even considered me (albeit Im sure he considered for all of 7 seconds:).

Oh you humble hunk of muscle.

What a strange film that would be, but dare I say I would watch the heck out of it!

Finishing off his post in classic The Rock fashion.

#BigBrownBaldTattooedWonka

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